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Feb 14, 2019 | 02:26 PM

#6621

Greenblood

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From: UK

2017 BO Stage 4

2017 BO with stage 4 tyre shredder kit fitted. So, after 2 years the oem bat is no go, even with bat tender, never flat. Anyhow, need a new bat with ***** of steel, lithium? Lead acid? AGM? I’m not in a cold place (France) occasional ride in freezing weather, but always sleeps in a garage with bat tender. Recommend a battery?

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steve

Last edited by Greenblood; Feb 14, 2019 at 02:28 PM. Reason: More info

Feb 14, 2019 | 03:24 PM

#6622

Superdog3:16

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From: Tiffin,Oh

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Originally Posted by dusty-kid

Anything like this?

Re - Chrome regulator cover

Yeah, like that. BUT FITS A 2018!?

Feb 14, 2019 | 03:43 PM

#6623

dusty-kid

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Originally Posted by 58jdn58@gmail.com

Yeah, like that. BUT FITS A 2018!?

There are a few on the market that fit straight on.
Personally I preferred the one I have fitted, but it did need a slight adaptation but was worth the effort.
I would say find one you like the look of which will not be too difficult to alter and go with that, there are plenty to be had.

I do find it quite remarkable that the paint is coming off of your 2018 already, is it the one with the Milwaukee 8?.

Last edited by dusty-kid; Feb 14, 2019 at 03:48 PM.

Feb 14, 2019 | 04:29 PM

#6624

mrbrian

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From: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

I have a 480cca Lithium, Its the Deltron Battery Tender brand, have had it in for a year and I love it. Fires the bike right up every time even after sitting for a few weeks off of the tender. It is so much lighter and a little smaller too, so you have more space in your battery box to add other goodies. You need a battery tender that is made to handle Lithium batteries if you wish to use one. If you ride your bike at least once a month, you don't need one though, as they hold charge much longer than standard battery. I also run a stereo, heated jacket and gloves sometimes, LED accent lighting & an FP3, tuner on the bike, and have the factory alarm on all the time and the extra draw on the battery from these has no impact at all.

Feb 14, 2019 | 05:43 PM

#6625

Rocker B

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From: "Old Hangtown" Placerville Ca.

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Originally Posted by Greenblood

I like lithium, they're powerful, much lighter (up to 80%), and last up to 2x as long as lead/acid batteries. I researched and compared a lot of lithium iron phosphate batteries, and went with Shorai.
I use the LFX 36L3-BS12 in both my bikes. It only weighs 4lbs, has 540CCA, and a 36 A/h rating, (which is much higher than most). The Shorai LFX batteries also operate at a higher voltage range then most litho's, and maintain a higher voltage level during cranking, so the bikes start very quickly!! Shorai has also been around since 2010 and has a very good reputation...

Here's it is in my BO...It's a little smaller then the lead/acid battery I replaced, and comes with foam spacers to fill the gaps...it's also over 12lbs.lighter!!